Cambridge YAG wiki_cambridgeyag_org_2 https://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/First_Parish_in_Cambridge_Young_Adult_Group MediaWiki 1.35.3 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Cambridge YAG Cambridge YAG talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group 0 1 1 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z MediaWiki default 0 wikitext text/x-wiki <big>'''MediaWiki has been successfully installed.'''</big> Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. == Getting started == * [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list] * [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] * [http://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list] 08fc850f2898611c250d639e30f69532b5a016f8 3 1 2010-10-23T00:54:27Z Admin 1 wikitext text/x-wiki The Young Adults Group (YAG) of First Parish, Cambridge, Massachusetts is a strong and loving community of friends who are committed to bringing a vibrancy and commitment to Unitarian-Universalism. We are part of a larger movement of Young Adults throughout our denomination and throughout the world. The Young Adult Group consists of people ages 18-35; age centered, not age exclusive. Come and join us: all are welcome. Sunday services at First Parish (3 Church Street, Harvard Square) start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after the coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. We also have a variety of planned events each month. To find out more, check out the calendar or email lists, or email us at youngadultsREMOVE@firstparishcambridge.org. 0ae3a497facf5e8df5b9dd4c11720086cde40a82 4 3 2010-10-23T17:58:04Z Admin 1 moved [[Main Page]] to [[First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group]] wikitext text/x-wiki The Young Adults Group (YAG) of First Parish, Cambridge, Massachusetts is a strong and loving community of friends who are committed to bringing a vibrancy and commitment to Unitarian-Universalism. We are part of a larger movement of Young Adults throughout our denomination and throughout the world. The Young Adult Group consists of people ages 18-35; age centered, not age exclusive. Come and join us: all are welcome. Sunday services at First Parish (3 Church Street, Harvard Square) start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after the coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. We also have a variety of planned events each month. To find out more, check out the calendar or email lists, or email us at youngadultsREMOVE@firstparishcambridge.org. 0ae3a497facf5e8df5b9dd4c11720086cde40a82 6 4 2010-10-23T18:16:40Z Admin 1 wikitext text/x-wiki The Young Adult Group (YAG) a community of young adults, ages 18-35, at First Parish, Cambridge, Massachusetts. With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting friendships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another at the same time. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable, and we encourage and challenge each other to be conscientious participants in the wider community. Come and join us: all are welcome. Sunday services at First Parish (3 Church Street, Harvard Square) start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after the coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. We also have a variety of planned events each month. To find out more, email us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ce377ed741175ea79f764fb68da2237b8359935c 7 6 2010-12-13T20:13:24Z Marcus 3 adding Tuesday night mention and link to calendar wikitext text/x-wiki The Young Adult Group (YAG) a community of young adults, ages 18-35, at First Parish, Cambridge, Massachusetts. With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting friendships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another at the same time. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable, and we encourage and challenge each other to be conscientious participants in the wider community. Come and join us: all are welcome. Sunday services at First Parish (3 Church Street, Harvard Square) start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after the coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. We also have a variety of planned events each month. To find out more, email us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. We meet every Tuesday evening from 7:15 to 9 in the nursery on the second floor of the church. A calender can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]: 44beeda0cd986d0404bfb518be091b6665f3fe76 34 7 2013-03-25T15:18:16Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org First Parish website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. Contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], and young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. fde5dfdf58f864f857168c6ef2e03d9701a956b5 35 34 2013-03-25T15:21:27Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], and young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. 1167479781fd2af5ae7954085d1f65358927f2ad 36 35 2013-03-25T15:35:08Z Jessica 9 Q4M/CLF edits wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], and young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is a special [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. 5a6a64ede4c9f8daa10797e288c2d6c726658017 37 36 2013-03-25T15:55:36Z Jessica 9 Added Lucy Stone Coop wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], and young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is a special [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. 9d7d052c8ab12780a6e6233212803af9928bd33d 40 37 2013-03-25T16:16:44Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that meets at First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. cef0a52d09ec3582f0437d547fdbd0e5311ce6de 41 40 2013-03-25T16:24:20Z Jessica 9 Campus Ministry edit wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection, hosted at First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Looking for a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's [https://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry page] to connect with a group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. 511cbf82d881fb026a6c66740256647c34f41870 42 41 2013-03-25T16:27:28Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection, hosted at First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Looking for a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [https://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page or email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with a group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. b13d310188a36c6984274604cbaadc159c6f3af2 43 42 2013-03-25T16:29:13Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection, hosted at First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Looking for a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [https://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page or email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with a group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. a82375b80e284a52ca4d504a42213a66dd42dbfb 44 43 2013-03-25T16:31:32Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection, hosted at First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Looking for a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page or email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with a group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. 01c4bb875d3eb9fd9ae66e912671bbc1e5380cd3 45 44 2013-03-25T16:33:36Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection hosted at First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Looking for a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page or email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with a group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. d740f5887176c33055b143523f5a91acfa793eea 46 45 2013-03-25T16:37:20Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection hosted at First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Want to join a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with a group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. fdcadb745a3359da5a116d20be349b6f3cf9cbf2 47 46 2013-03-25T16:45:41Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Want to join a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with a group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. 960e80913099e0c619f85cf9446ce027d3de904f 48 47 2013-03-25T16:47:19Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates meeting at First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Want to join a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with a group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. d30a984057ff7955cf0a00b868f69f9fe4097066 49 48 2013-03-25T16:48:52Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates meeting at First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Want to join a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with an existing group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. a03dabd8aba464c3db812c03aeecf7b20a8ff369 50 49 2013-03-25T16:52:11Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates meeting at First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Want to join a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with an existing group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. 0ddefccbd5cd166d7e5a6622c35214b16eae5f42 51 50 2013-03-25T17:17:10Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Want to join a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with an existing group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. 901813f00b3ed8b8fe7bf10f5f88d35d67fb861a Main Page 0 2 5 2010-10-23T17:58:04Z Admin 1 moved [[Main Page]] to [[First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group]] 4cf2fc5d3f69d226dcd715cb4e9c49ead2f33051 38 5 2013-03-25T16:01:01Z Jessica 9 Redirected page to [[First Parish in Cambridge - Young Adult Group]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[First Parish in Cambridge - Young Adult Group]] b2448b846d9802170bd020270830c4a118c7e2a4 39 38 2013-03-25T16:01:51Z Jessica 9 Redirected page to [[First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group]] 4cf2fc5d3f69d226dcd715cb4e9c49ead2f33051 Cambridge YAG:Copyrights 4 3 8 2013-03-23T13:04:32Z Jessica 9 Created page with "Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we w..." wikitext text/x-wiki Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Many young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, going to local events, potlucks, and group retreats. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another.We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. Or visit us at www.firstparishcambridge.org. A calender can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]: 3e8dcdc454427e4127ba35cce9531a55b38a8e55 Talk:First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group 1 4 9 2013-03-23T13:06:28Z Jessica 9 Created page with "The Young Adult Group (YAG) a community of young adults, ages 18-35, at First Parish, Cambridge, Massachusetts. With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of..." wikitext text/x-wiki The Young Adult Group (YAG) a community of young adults, ages 18-35, at First Parish, Cambridge, Massachusetts. With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting friendships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another at the same time. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable, and we encourage and challenge each other to be conscientious participants in the wider community. Come and join us: all are welcome. Sunday services at First Parish (3 Church Street, Harvard Square) start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after the coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. We also have a variety of planned events each month. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. We meet every Tuesday evening from 7:15 to 9 in the nursery on the second floor of the church. 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Sunday services at First Parish (3 Church Street, Harvard Square) start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after the coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. We also have a variety of planned events each month. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. We meet every Tuesday evening from 7:15 to 9 in the nursery on the second floor of the church. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]: 9ceec445ce5af608dce86384bdd3d298a7603af9 14 10 2013-03-23T13:51:49Z Jessica 9 proposed new page wikitext text/x-wiki The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, potlucks, and group retreats. Many of our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Or visit us at www.firstparishcambridge.org. A calendar can be found here: 5c4441b3b99225f04c546f97f9a6c5d39d784a9a 15 14 2013-03-23T13:53:08Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, potlucks, and group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Or visit us at [www.firstparishcambridge.org]. A calendar can be found here: 4ae279772a5d08ebcae50f7cf1fdbf6a1f7537b5 16 15 2013-03-23T14:03:14Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, potlucks, and group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Or visit us at [www.firstparishcambridge.org]. A calendar can be found here: '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others, and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. 68d67b909d92d0380f830eec23e4536e34943146 17 16 2013-03-23T14:06:12Z Jessica 9 Proposed new page wikitext text/x-wiki The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, potlucks, and group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at [mailto: youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. Or visit us at [www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]. A calendar can be found here: '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 636e11025b9aa544d1c7752d8182eb911d506a4c 18 17 2013-03-23T14:07:09Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, potlucks, and group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at [mailto: youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. Or visit us at [www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]. A calendar can be found here: '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) c2664e261432c8df5248a5e4dd2b2ad055e6f1f6 19 18 2013-03-23T14:57:08Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, potlucks, and group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at [mailto: youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. Or visit us at [www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 954959f55f7555ba0d7b44244c20e78feb005a34 20 19 2013-03-23T14:58:15Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, potlucks, and group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at [mailto: youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. Or visit us at [www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) b9205fabb1bf836241d789ed5d52d2f7e63f993f 21 20 2013-03-23T15:00:05Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, potlucks, and group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Or visit us at [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]and check out our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services]. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 123777b45908a8f91f169af938e0cb771e86713e 22 21 2013-03-23T15:01:32Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, hiking, going to local events, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Or visit us at [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]and check out our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services]. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 6c3dde36a75b7a362ae5800ee495b9b0c71983d4 23 22 2013-03-23T15:02:03Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, hiking, going to local events, and occasional retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Or visit us at [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]and check out our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services]. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 1c24621e5c1e9fa24c49e84d26c3eff99b2c275e 24 23 2013-03-23T15:02:45Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, hiking, going to local events, and occasional retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Or visit us at [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]and check out our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services]. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 39e5f8c00fa9a8e3243992e79a14037e28f9e6ea 25 24 2013-03-23T15:03:45Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, hiking, going to local events, and occasional retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Or visit us at [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]and check out our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services]. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) abfc79e36dea521eb3a6a7bedb9555caf3a75c6c 26 25 2013-03-23T15:05:40Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, hiking, going to local events, and occasional retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 (map)]. Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Or visit us at [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]and check out our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services]. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 003df77416a69aabc87cae265bedbbda0279d177 27 26 2013-03-23T15:12:13Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, hiking, local outings, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in different aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit us at [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org www.firstparishcambridge.org]and check out our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services]. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 07:06, 23 March 2013 (PDT) afbab64382aa178b63b895e78477b41af29b55af 28 27 2013-03-23T15:38:49Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, hiking, local outings, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. Contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], and [http://www.ascboston.org/programs/ASCenter/index.html Arlington Street Church]'s young adult group. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. The Unitarian Universalist Association's [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/index.shtml website] for young adults [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 08:38, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 9e14b4866b77168c3677efabd34b9231a2b00623 29 28 2013-03-23T16:06:49Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, hiking, local outings, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. Contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], and Young Adult Groups at [http://www.ascboston.org/programs/ASCenter/index.html Arlington Street Church] and First Parish in Brookline. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. The Unitarian Universalist Association's [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/index.shtml website] for young adults [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 08:38, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 2c98eacbca2ac83818b80d69299dfaab2c5af201 30 29 2013-03-23T16:07:57Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, hiking, local outings, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out our [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. Contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], and Young Adult Groups at [http://www.ascboston.org/programs/ASCenter/index.html Arlington Street Church] and First Parish in Brookline. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. The Unitarian Universalist Association's [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/index.shtml website] for young adults [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 08:38, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 086e0c3a4b292dcefbab4b435ce6f02c31100d43 31 30 2013-03-24T22:37:00Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org First Parish website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. Contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], and Young Adult Groups at [http://www.ascboston.org/programs/ASCenter/index.html Arlington Street Church] and First Parish in Brookline. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 08:38, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 3e09527eb2b066eb154377511aad48b3dafb54ce 32 31 2013-03-24T23:13:56Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org First Parish website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. Contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [https://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], and young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and First Parish in Brookline. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. Looking for a UU campus group? Contact Kayla Parker at KParker@uua.org '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. [[User:Jessica|Jessica]] 08:38, 23 March 2013 (PDT) 3a1adeb1d65096ec2557218213dc298785610493 User talk:Jessica 3 5 11 2013-03-23T13:17:11Z Jessica 9 Created page with "Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we w..." wikitext text/x-wiki Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Many young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, going to local events, potlucks, and group retreats. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another.We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. Or visit us at www.firstparishcambridge.org. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]: f3c8bd07bbecf89296628ce9008d4744b393f576 12 11 2013-03-23T13:20:57Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, going to local events, potlucks, and group retreats. Many of our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another.We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. Or visit us at www.firstparishcambridge.org. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]: 62bcdce7913673bb5ffb67e40b11592223bbde7f 13 12 2013-03-23T13:21:41Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we collaborate to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We often get brunch after Sunday services, as well as hiking, potlucks, and group retreats. Many of our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find spiritual fulfillment and leadership opportunities by participating in many aspects of community life. We are mindful that we each bring something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another.We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge (3 Church St. in Harvard Square). Sunday services start at 10:30, followed by a coffee hour. The Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch every Sunday after coffee hour. This is an easy way to meet people and find out more about YAG. To find out more, email us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. Or visit us at www.firstparishcambridge.org. A calendar can be found [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1fj56mtksb25egb6013r91t4ss@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=31270e9594b5bddb957246f4023e1ddb&gsession here]: 55a934c26ab43b0eb7cfe9bfd40e07af14ca9846 33 13 2013-03-25T15:16:57Z Jessica 9 New page wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org First Parish website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. Contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], and young adult groups at [https://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. Want to find an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults] by Michael Tino. fde5dfdf58f864f857168c6ef2e03d9701a956b5 First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group 0 1 52 51 2013-03-26T18:51:30Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Want to join a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with an existing group or even start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. 8144138392a51ef8183750a9eee36e90677e2725 53 52 2013-03-26T18:51:44Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative sharing. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Want to join a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with an existing group or start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. dcdf644b9ab7cab8d62f6e7c0c973c70a0e2833b 54 53 2013-03-26T18:52:35Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Want to join a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with an existing group or start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. 93462d5c6d394e208223ffb8d85480e091f612c2 55 54 2013-03-26T18:56:50Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a UU campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with an existing group or start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. 20738281eb33a773bb4f20ee3426ec8bc3114b49 56 55 2013-03-26T19:02:17Z Jessica 9 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with an existing group or start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. 0f5097090d3d5ede743710db68e7d2c07cdc03f9 58 56 2013-05-07T13:02:07Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult groups in the area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource] page. 98aa02d71604bdd79506396eaabb6317f08863df 59 58 2013-05-07T13:02:42Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Groups in the Boston area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource] page. 6cec3f5fafc2e68bd74cf0f5b03226980de79e9a 60 59 2013-05-07T13:05:54Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15 to 9, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]]. Sunday services start at 10:30 followed by a coffee hour, after which Young Adult Group meets informally for lunch. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Groups in the Boston area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource] page. 1108537cdb7a73d0c2ed3c47116f287537b5a17e 61 60 2013-05-07T13:11:21Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM, at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found here. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Groups in the Boston area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource] page. b637be4ace3ed977921b4d1d32e1554d5f13012b 62 61 2013-05-07T13:13:30Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found here. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more, or contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Groups in the Boston area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource] page. 895ab6abe51deddd0341bc7c323c5421733dd711 63 62 2013-05-07T13:16:31Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found here. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Groups in the Boston area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource] page. '''Contact''' If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. a173a91f2cb13b83ac85c0b8f4ba1c75ff82e287 64 63 2013-05-07T13:18:50Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found here. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Groups in the Boston area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource] page. '''Contact''' If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. 621013b41306b75771ecb4004e0fcced2f431237 65 64 2013-05-07T13:19:33Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found here. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Groups in the Boston area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource] page. '''Contact''' If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. 2a0bd12b8ff0a6a8f96daefe8d1edbf3fa71d470 70 65 2013-05-07T13:34:09Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Groups in the Boston area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource] page. '''Contact''' If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. 226f0350da9c91d1b0aa1dea9008716b4bc01124 71 70 2013-05-07T13:35:05Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Groups in the Boston area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource page]. '''Contact''' If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. 047f47723484e2601dd05fa12f6e8a9bbdb23e1b 74 71 2013-05-12T23:22:55Z Becca 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Additional information about Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Groups in the Boston area as well as general resources can be found on our [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources resource page]. '''Contact''' If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. d2b99cc898c7253438c99d8423fadd58eb2c0a5d 76 74 2014-01-07T06:33:32Z Jessica 9 Condensed the two pages to look like a more comprehensive resource wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. '''Contact''' If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. a423744dbc188ba1507196de2f9740ca0f6e79e2 77 76 2014-03-16T18:35:15Z Andrew 10 linking to google group under resources wikitext text/x-wiki '''Who We Are''' The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! '''Time and Place''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. '''Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources''' Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! We are also active at [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag our Google group]. '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. '''Contact''' If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. 280ac857a480bfef713be648e602c084fbea58d0 78 77 2014-03-16T18:37:26Z Andrew 10 Changed formatting of section headers to be more Wiki-style wikitext text/x-wiki ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! We are also active at [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag our Google group]. ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. 9b998afd5195b44123c8fe6b54507cac99c93d71 79 78 2014-03-16T18:38:32Z Andrew 10 removing table of contents wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! We are also active at [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag our Google group]. ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. 9b21633d402d06aea73eed8d1f1945aa04985d98 80 79 2014-03-20T23:27:41Z Andrew 10 /* Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources */ removing link to google group wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Details on our topic schedule can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. d7de92e954167cb56dce1c34ee25f2d21e4c15e2 95 80 2015-03-01T02:47:58Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. ==Time and Place== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. c5bd3cfb2096be2b750cd3b0a3b9fd1ed5b50a46 96 95 2015-03-01T02:48:32Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. b598b44f6c0848d3e9f0a14e6b96a0fe7492d864 97 96 2015-03-01T02:49:13Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. c04592dde9a429392ab5c5c6a8d0442c769f6fa7 98 97 2015-03-01T02:49:37Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. 85c59134cf0ccf91ddc244f5866b9cdf631d0aa9 106 98 2016-09-08T02:35:21Z Mattmccutchen 11 Link to new Google Drive folder of public documents wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. 6b948b3422ea0000c49a4709e0845db5c735c67b 107 106 2016-09-08T02:43:32Z Mattmccutchen 11 Add links to mailing list and calendar. wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Specific topics are usually posted on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] one day in advance. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website]and check out [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org/ListOfWeeklyServices upcoming worship services] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. f60fdb9beaebca36d843660c107b25586438fcc9 Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources 0 6 57 2013-05-07T12:56:47Z Alex 8 Created page with "'''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing coo..." wikitext text/x-wiki '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email ya-cm@uua.org to connect with an existing group or start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. a96ece756b31d1f8a1e75da81aa2b5a07b510259 72 57 2013-05-07T15:34:43Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Other hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. f1e9748d4b18462d5677356f9aab60c0d19363db 73 72 2013-05-08T13:25:00Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. 856079cf526c800781c50bebbdb805c9556f3777 75 73 2014-01-07T06:26:28Z Jessica 9 Added resources wikitext text/x-wiki '''Boston-area Unitarian Universalist Young Adults''' Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! '''Other Online Resources''' [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries a9075055ca32b9fa028f114fe60ebf9bc28b4441 Topic Descriptions 0 7 66 2013-05-07T13:30:21Z Alex 8 Created page with "'''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet ..." wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' -under construction- '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- 33a13d325592e0959ceccadae777f7cd2765bfe2 67 66 2013-05-07T13:31:14Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' -under construction- '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- a7459fc26ee0de73e1089401a7f7d63bea2452d2 68 67 2013-05-07T13:32:08Z Alex 8 moved [[Topic Schedule]] to [[Topic Descriptions]] wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' -under construction- '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- a7459fc26ee0de73e1089401a7f7d63bea2452d2 81 68 2014-10-01T19:58:11Z Andrew 10 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- 8f05494d059212d8c6a134e47b5ecff925dc71f0 82 81 2015-03-01T02:17:40Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' Andrew's Handy-Dandy Worship-Planning Worksheet Leading worship may sound daunting but it really doesn't need to be that scary. More than other things in YAG, however, it is much more “led” than, say, creative activity. Ultimately you want to steer away from Spiritual Discussion Part 2 and give people a more, well, worshipful experience. So, let's start planning this worship! Let's start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start: Do you want to have songs? If the answer is “yes” then there are other things to consider. Are you comfortable leading songs? If not then contact another YAGer and see if they're willing to lead. Worship collaboration is fun! Make sure you arrive early enough to get the hymnals out of the meetinghouse if you're using hymnals. You can also play music off your computer if you want to use a song that most folks won't know or a song that doesn't lend itself to group-singing. Try to pick songs that at least a few people know to minimize teaching time. Do you want to have readings? There are some readings in the back of our gray hymnal, “Singing the Living Tradition.” You can also find readings on the UUAs website WorshipWeb: http://www.uua.org/worship/ Do you want to have a discussion? I'll admit I'm biased but I don't like having a discussion as part of worship. Why? Because worship-mind and discussion/debate-mind are very different things. As John Wesley said, “Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion?” Worship is the shared experience of ritual, of doing a “thing” together. Spiritual discussion is talking about that thing and often becomes a debate. We already have a Tuesday dedicated to spiritual discussion. If you feel you absolutely must give people the space to talk about their worship experience leave some time at the end. Close the worship-time and then open the floor for discussion. What do I actually DO for a Tuesday worship? Let's start by picking a theme. This theme could be something inspired by the seasons, the liturgical calendar (look it up!), or a topic like “peace” or “action” or “sorrow.” You can do a type of worship like “meditative” or “song-focused” but you'll still want to have a theme. Remember – you want all of your elements to be tied together in some way. The theme of my worship is: Next let's pick a chalice lighting. The chalice is the symbol of Unitarian Universalism and we light the chalice and say a few words to begin our time together. There are a lot of chalice lightings available in our gray hymnal, on worship web, and all over the internet. You can also write one yourself or use a line of a poem or song you love. The chalice lighting is a great way to get someone else from the group involved in worship, especially a newer person. Decide if you or a new person is going to read the chalice lighting. Make sure it relates to your theme! My chalice lighting is: The chalice lighting will be read by: Great! Now let's pick a few opening words. This should introduce people to the theme of your worship but not as “instructions.” Somethings like, “Tonight I invite you into this space, away from all other time and space, to center ourselves on the theme of Winter. In these cold months it is easy to forget that the earth is teeming with life; tonight we will sing songs, hear readings, and reflect on Winter. I invite you to take a few deeps breaths and center yourself as we (sing this song, read this poem, etc).” Then open with a reading, a song, or a prayer. My opening words are: The rest of the worship can be pretty free form but there are some elements you'll may want to work in and things to consider. Remember, you'll likely have more than one of some of these pieces: Readings can be either responsive (where one person reads a line and everyone else reads the next line in unison), read completely in unison, read as a group where each person reads one line, or any other configuration that you decide on. Decide on how things will be read beforehand rather than asking people what they want to do. Work the instructions into the introduction of the readings. “This poem by (poet's name) speaks to how they experienced winters of their childhood. I'll read the first line and we'll continue, line by line, to my left.” Make sure you have enough printed copies and bring a few in large print to have available if people request them. The readings I plan to use in this worship are: The readings will be read by: Prayer can be scary, and not everyone is a fan. If you want to try throwing a prayer into the mix look at WorshipWeb or Google “Unitarian Universalist Prayers.” There are a lot online. Prayers from other traditions can often also be adapted. Make sure you're aware of God-language and how people feel about that. You can also try writing your own prayer! Rev. Naomi King has a great build-a-prayer template http://thewonderment.typepad.com/the_wonderment/2010/05/buildaprayer.html The prayers I plan to use in this worship are: Activities can be worshipful but be cognizant of whether you're bringing people out of the worship mindset with instructions and settings things up. Activities that can work well include reflective drawing or writing, meditations, simple activities like candles or stones of joys and sorrow, or other activities that allow people to reflect (either verbally or silently) on the theme. Make sure there is a good ratio of talking about to actually doing. Don't choose activities that require too much instruction or make sure the instructions can be worked in to the actual activity. It's not necessary to over-explain! Expect that people will pick up on what is going on. There's no need to apologize for your activity or your worship (ie: “I'm sorry if this seems silly” or “I don't really know if this is going to work”) Assume it will work and assume people will like it! People want you to succeed! The activities I plan to use in this worship are: Transitions are important. They tie each section of the worship together so it feels like one cohesive service rather than a series of individual activities. Transitions also let people know that you're in charge, that you have them, and that you worked hard and planned this out. The best way to transition between elements is to not announce you are transitioning between elements. Instead of saying, “Okay, so the next thing we're going to do is sing a hymn so get out your hymnals and open to hymn 123, 'spirit of life'” just say, “let's join together in singing hymn number 123, Spirit of Life.” These things communicate the same thing. Hymns are really good as transitional elements. You could also bring a gong/singing bowl to signal when certain times (meditation, reflection, etc) are over instead of announcing them. Reflections are a way to have a sermon-like element without having a sermon in the worship service. If you would like to have people offer 3 to 5 minute reflections on the theme make sure you ask them well in advance of the service. If you let people speak spontaneously the day of you may end up with off topic or long, ramblings responses. Allow people a moment of silence after someone finishes their reflection. You can also invite people to share their own poetry or other form of expression (songs, drawings, etc) on the theme. Ask if they'd be willing to email you a copy of their reflection ahead of time or bring extra copies for anyone who may prefer to read while they listen. The following people will offer reflections: Closing with another short reading or hymn helps end the service. It should be something simple; maybe even use a familiar hymn from earlier in the service. The closing words I will use are: Extinguish the chalice with the words used each week: We extinguish this flame but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again. Bring it all together Alrighty! Now go ahead and put all those different elements you've thrown together into whatever order makes sense for your worship. Make sure you print out copies of anything people are going to need and try to have a semi-full script printed out. If your worship has a lot of moving parts it may make sense to throw together a simple order of worship to give to people so you can spend less time explaining and more time doing. Things to note! Sometimes check-in can take a long time and sometimes it goes really quickly. Pick which elements can be cut if you are running out of time and have a backup reading or activity if your service won't stretch until 9pm. Ask people when you send out the email about the service if there are any accommodations they need in order to fully participate in the worship service. Make sure you work in alternatives to activities that involve touching other people, staying silent/still for long periods of time, lots of movement, or other activities that may be difficult for some people due to disability, illness, or just personal preference. Bring as full a copy of the “script” of the service as you can and have a couple extra for anyone helping you lead or who is able to participate better when they can read along while they listen. Ask someone to help you plan if you're nervous about going it alone. Get there early to set up BEFORE 7:15; that way you aren't pulling people out of a worshipful state of mind in order to find crayons or pencils or paper or move chairs around. Have fun! '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- 413483ea877cc639a02dced7bd3b0ce49391ae61 83 82 2015-03-01T02:19:51Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki zero quote 'one quote' ''two quote'' '''three quote''' ''''four quote'''' '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' Andrew's Handy-Dandy Worship-Planning Worksheet Leading worship may sound daunting but it really doesn't need to be that scary. More than other things in YAG, however, it is much more “led” than, say, creative activity. Ultimately you want to steer away from Spiritual Discussion Part 2 and give people a more, well, worshipful experience. So, let's start planning this worship! Let's start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start: Do you want to have songs? If the answer is “yes” then there are other things to consider. Are you comfortable leading songs? If not then contact another YAGer and see if they're willing to lead. Worship collaboration is fun! Make sure you arrive early enough to get the hymnals out of the meetinghouse if you're using hymnals. You can also play music off your computer if you want to use a song that most folks won't know or a song that doesn't lend itself to group-singing. Try to pick songs that at least a few people know to minimize teaching time. Do you want to have readings? There are some readings in the back of our gray hymnal, “Singing the Living Tradition.” You can also find readings on the UUAs website WorshipWeb: http://www.uua.org/worship/ Do you want to have a discussion? I'll admit I'm biased but I don't like having a discussion as part of worship. Why? Because worship-mind and discussion/debate-mind are very different things. As John Wesley said, “Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion?” Worship is the shared experience of ritual, of doing a “thing” together. Spiritual discussion is talking about that thing and often becomes a debate. We already have a Tuesday dedicated to spiritual discussion. If you feel you absolutely must give people the space to talk about their worship experience leave some time at the end. Close the worship-time and then open the floor for discussion. What do I actually DO for a Tuesday worship? Let's start by picking a theme. This theme could be something inspired by the seasons, the liturgical calendar (look it up!), or a topic like “peace” or “action” or “sorrow.” You can do a type of worship like “meditative” or “song-focused” but you'll still want to have a theme. Remember – you want all of your elements to be tied together in some way. The theme of my worship is: Next let's pick a chalice lighting. The chalice is the symbol of Unitarian Universalism and we light the chalice and say a few words to begin our time together. There are a lot of chalice lightings available in our gray hymnal, on worship web, and all over the internet. You can also write one yourself or use a line of a poem or song you love. The chalice lighting is a great way to get someone else from the group involved in worship, especially a newer person. Decide if you or a new person is going to read the chalice lighting. Make sure it relates to your theme! My chalice lighting is: The chalice lighting will be read by: Great! Now let's pick a few opening words. This should introduce people to the theme of your worship but not as “instructions.” Somethings like, “Tonight I invite you into this space, away from all other time and space, to center ourselves on the theme of Winter. In these cold months it is easy to forget that the earth is teeming with life; tonight we will sing songs, hear readings, and reflect on Winter. I invite you to take a few deeps breaths and center yourself as we (sing this song, read this poem, etc).” Then open with a reading, a song, or a prayer. My opening words are: The rest of the worship can be pretty free form but there are some elements you'll may want to work in and things to consider. Remember, you'll likely have more than one of some of these pieces: Readings can be either responsive (where one person reads a line and everyone else reads the next line in unison), read completely in unison, read as a group where each person reads one line, or any other configuration that you decide on. Decide on how things will be read beforehand rather than asking people what they want to do. Work the instructions into the introduction of the readings. “This poem by (poet's name) speaks to how they experienced winters of their childhood. I'll read the first line and we'll continue, line by line, to my left.” Make sure you have enough printed copies and bring a few in large print to have available if people request them. The readings I plan to use in this worship are: The readings will be read by: Prayer can be scary, and not everyone is a fan. If you want to try throwing a prayer into the mix look at WorshipWeb or Google “Unitarian Universalist Prayers.” There are a lot online. Prayers from other traditions can often also be adapted. Make sure you're aware of God-language and how people feel about that. You can also try writing your own prayer! Rev. Naomi King has a great build-a-prayer template http://thewonderment.typepad.com/the_wonderment/2010/05/buildaprayer.html The prayers I plan to use in this worship are: Activities can be worshipful but be cognizant of whether you're bringing people out of the worship mindset with instructions and settings things up. Activities that can work well include reflective drawing or writing, meditations, simple activities like candles or stones of joys and sorrow, or other activities that allow people to reflect (either verbally or silently) on the theme. Make sure there is a good ratio of talking about to actually doing. Don't choose activities that require too much instruction or make sure the instructions can be worked in to the actual activity. It's not necessary to over-explain! Expect that people will pick up on what is going on. There's no need to apologize for your activity or your worship (ie: “I'm sorry if this seems silly” or “I don't really know if this is going to work”) Assume it will work and assume people will like it! People want you to succeed! The activities I plan to use in this worship are: Transitions are important. They tie each section of the worship together so it feels like one cohesive service rather than a series of individual activities. Transitions also let people know that you're in charge, that you have them, and that you worked hard and planned this out. The best way to transition between elements is to not announce you are transitioning between elements. Instead of saying, “Okay, so the next thing we're going to do is sing a hymn so get out your hymnals and open to hymn 123, 'spirit of life'” just say, “let's join together in singing hymn number 123, Spirit of Life.” These things communicate the same thing. Hymns are really good as transitional elements. You could also bring a gong/singing bowl to signal when certain times (meditation, reflection, etc) are over instead of announcing them. Reflections are a way to have a sermon-like element without having a sermon in the worship service. If you would like to have people offer 3 to 5 minute reflections on the theme make sure you ask them well in advance of the service. If you let people speak spontaneously the day of you may end up with off topic or long, ramblings responses. Allow people a moment of silence after someone finishes their reflection. You can also invite people to share their own poetry or other form of expression (songs, drawings, etc) on the theme. Ask if they'd be willing to email you a copy of their reflection ahead of time or bring extra copies for anyone who may prefer to read while they listen. The following people will offer reflections: Closing with another short reading or hymn helps end the service. It should be something simple; maybe even use a familiar hymn from earlier in the service. The closing words I will use are: Extinguish the chalice with the words used each week: We extinguish this flame but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again. Bring it all together Alrighty! Now go ahead and put all those different elements you've thrown together into whatever order makes sense for your worship. Make sure you print out copies of anything people are going to need and try to have a semi-full script printed out. If your worship has a lot of moving parts it may make sense to throw together a simple order of worship to give to people so you can spend less time explaining and more time doing. Things to note! Sometimes check-in can take a long time and sometimes it goes really quickly. Pick which elements can be cut if you are running out of time and have a backup reading or activity if your service won't stretch until 9pm. Ask people when you send out the email about the service if there are any accommodations they need in order to fully participate in the worship service. Make sure you work in alternatives to activities that involve touching other people, staying silent/still for long periods of time, lots of movement, or other activities that may be difficult for some people due to disability, illness, or just personal preference. Bring as full a copy of the “script” of the service as you can and have a couple extra for anyone helping you lead or who is able to participate better when they can read along while they listen. Ask someone to help you plan if you're nervous about going it alone. Get there early to set up BEFORE 7:15; that way you aren't pulling people out of a worshipful state of mind in order to find crayons or pencils or paper or move chairs around. Have fun! '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- d4fbcb82d805b205781b7834f91d4a5a5d782eaa 84 83 2015-03-01T02:21:15Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki zero quote 'one quote' ''two quote'' '''three quote''' ''''four quote'''' '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- 6c3ec0799313f5c066bec32811da9aa7bd0809dc 85 84 2015-03-01T02:21:35Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki zero quote 'one quote' ''two quote'' '''three quote''' ''''four quote'''' '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- c341d54d3dc2a12381feaa57d7e583ee56a8789a 93 85 2015-03-01T02:42:47Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki zero quote 'one quote' ''two quote'' '''three quote''' ''''four quote'''' '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Worship_Planning_Guide Worship Planning Guide] b3b5702a723deaf9e8e02937847ea5aced967474 94 93 2015-03-01T02:43:32Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Worship_Planning_Guide Worship Planning Guide] 1b9a7f0e2a6ac511f1a6d08cb7c61b7561f5f84a 101 94 2015-06-02T21:49:15Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Creative_Activity_Planning_Guide] '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Worship_Planning_Guide Worship Planning Guide] ca9cd041dba0b45be86f00044153f102c9ffad8d 102 101 2015-06-02T21:49:45Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Creative_Activity_Planning_Guide Creative Activity Planning Guide] '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Worship_Planning_Guide Worship Planning Guide] ee7833fd1c2a6192ba9559601b126959f9ddd60d 103 102 2015-06-02T21:50:00Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' -under construction- [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Creative_Activity_Planning_Guide Creative Activity Planning Guide] '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Worship_Planning_Guide Worship Planning Guide] a8eebc56f22735f21b0f37f1748f90a44e92fe52 104 103 2015-06-02T21:50:32Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' A Creative Activity is an activity where you invite the group to create something, whether physical or not. The activity can incorporate elements of spirituality or just be fun, but activities that are purely games belong better in Community Building. [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Creative_Activity_Planning_Guide Creative Activity Planning Guide] '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Worship_Planning_Guide Worship Planning Guide] f211077e1d97b9a18d6280236f8eb04cdde5deab 105 104 2016-09-06T03:48:51Z Mattmccutchen 11 Add link to new leader resources document. wikitext text/x-wiki '''See [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AUi9Nf2Moyr3DvlAhqJp1xP890NaK7QvF5xnzbhc2ws/edit Suzi's new leader resources document].''' '''Tuesday Nights''' The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group has a rotating topic schedule for our Tuesday night meetings. On the first Tuesday of each month we meet for a Community Building discussion or activity, on the second Tuesday we meet for a Spiritual Discussion, on the third Tuesday we meet for either Creative Sharing or a Creative Activity and on the fourth Tuesday we meet for a Worship based discussion or activity. If a month has five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday in the month is used for trying out new and different topics or activities. A short description of each weekly topic can be found below. '''Community Building''' On the first Tuesday of each month, we have a community building activity. In the past, these have ranged from ice-breakers to games to activities that help us get to know each other better. At our September, 2014 planning meeting, we talked about focusing on getting to know each other better and building trust and teamwork. This theme is pretty broad, so it can be interpreted how the leader likes! '''Spiritual Discussion''' -under construction- '''Creative Activity''' A Creative Activity is an activity where you invite the group to create something, whether physical or not. The activity can incorporate elements of spirituality or just be fun, but activities that are purely games belong better in Community Building. [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Creative_Activity_Planning_Guide Creative Activity Planning Guide] '''Creative Sharing''' -under construction- '''Worship''' -under construction- [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Worship_Planning_Guide Worship Planning Guide] 1d28b3e6786de724b6b9959ecad68cd4047cd416 Topic Schedule 0 8 69 2013-05-07T13:32:08Z Alex 8 moved [[Topic Schedule]] to [[Topic Descriptions]] wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Topic Descriptions]] dbdff2281dc64068c629d360fe60d9b45281c749 Worship Planning Guide 0 10 92 2015-03-01T02:37:45Z Alex 8 Created page with "'''Andrew's Handy-Dandy Worship-Planning Worksheet''' Leading worship may sound daunting but it really doesn't need to be that scary. More than other things in YAG, however,..." wikitext text/x-wiki '''Andrew's Handy-Dandy Worship-Planning Worksheet''' Leading worship may sound daunting but it really doesn't need to be that scary. More than other things in YAG, however, it is much more “led” than, say, creative activity. Ultimately you want to steer away from Spiritual Discussion Part 2 and give people a more, well, worshipful experience. So, let's start planning this worship! Let's start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start: '''Do you want to have songs?''' If the answer is “yes” then there are other things to consider. Are you comfortable leading songs? If not then contact another YAGer and see if they're willing to lead. Worship collaboration is fun! Make sure you arrive early enough to get the hymnals out of the meetinghouse if you're using hymnals. You can also play music off your computer if you want to use a song that most folks won't know or a song that doesn't lend itself to group-singing. Try to pick songs that at least a few people know to minimize teaching time. '''Do you want to have readings?''' There are some readings in the back of our gray hymnal, “Singing the Living Tradition.” You can also find readings on the UUAs website WorshipWeb: http://www.uua.org/worship/ '''Do you want to have a discussion?''' I'll admit I'm biased but I don't like having a discussion as part of worship. Why? Because worship-mind and discussion/debate-mind are very different things. As John Wesley said, “Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion?” Worship is the shared experience of ritual, of doing a “thing” together. Spiritual discussion is talking about that thing and often becomes a debate. We already have a Tuesday dedicated to spiritual discussion. If you feel you absolutely must give people the space to talk about their worship experience leave some time at the end. Close the worship-time and then open the floor for discussion. '''What do I actually DO for a Tuesday worship?''' Let's start by picking a theme. This theme could be something inspired by the seasons, the liturgical calendar (look it up!), or a topic like “peace” or “action” or “sorrow.” You can do a type of worship like “meditative” or “song-focused” but you'll still want to have a theme. Remember – you want all of your elements to be tied together in some way. ''The theme of my worship is:'' Next let's pick a chalice lighting. The chalice is the symbol of Unitarian Universalism and we light the chalice and say a few words to begin our time together. There are a lot of chalice lightings available in our gray hymnal, on worship web, and all over the internet. You can also write one yourself or use a line of a poem or song you love. The chalice lighting is a great way to get someone else from the group involved in worship, especially a newer person. Decide if you or a new person is going to read the chalice lighting. Make sure it relates to your theme! ''My chalice lighting is:'' ''The chalice lighting will be read by:'' Great! Now let's pick a few opening words. This should introduce people to the theme of your worship but not as “instructions.” Somethings like, “Tonight I invite you into this space, away from all other time and space, to center ourselves on the theme of Winter. In these cold months it is easy to forget that the earth is teeming with life; tonight we will sing songs, hear readings, and reflect on Winter. I invite you to take a few deeps breaths and center yourself as we (sing this song, read this poem, etc).” Then open with a reading, a song, or a prayer. ''My opening words are:'' The rest of the worship can be pretty free form but there are some elements you'll may want to work in and things to consider. Remember, you'll likely have more than one of some of these pieces: Readings can be either responsive (where one person reads a line and everyone else reads the next line in unison), read completely in unison, read as a group where each person reads one line, or any other configuration that you decide on. Decide on how things will be read beforehand rather than asking people what they want to do. Work the instructions into the introduction of the readings. “This poem by (poet's name) speaks to how they experienced winters of their childhood. I'll read the first line and we'll continue, line by line, to my left.” Make sure you have enough printed copies and bring a few in large print to have available if people request them. The readings I plan to use in this worship are: ''The readings will be read by:'' Prayer can be scary, and not everyone is a fan. If you want to try throwing a prayer into the mix look at WorshipWeb or Google “Unitarian Universalist Prayers.” There are a lot online. Prayers from other traditions can often also be adapted. Make sure you're aware of God-language and how people feel about that. You can also try writing your own prayer! Rev. Naomi King has a great build-a-prayer template http://thewonderment.typepad.com/the_wonderment/2010/05/buildaprayer.html ''The prayers I plan to use in this worship are:'' Activities can be worshipful but be cognizant of whether you're bringing people out of the worship mindset with instructions and settings things up. Activities that can work well include reflective drawing or writing, meditations, simple activities like candles or stones of joys and sorrow, or other activities that allow people to reflect (either verbally or silently) on the theme. Make sure there is a good ratio of talking about to actually doing. Don't choose activities that require too much instruction or make sure the instructions can be worked in to the actual activity. It's not necessary to over-explain! Expect that people will pick up on what is going on. There's no need to apologize for your activity or your worship (ie: “I'm sorry if this seems silly” or “I don't really know if this is going to work”) Assume it will work and assume people will like it! People want you to succeed! ''The activities I plan to use in this worship are:'' Transitions are important. They tie each section of the worship together so it feels like one cohesive service rather than a series of individual activities. Transitions also let people know that you're in charge, that you have them, and that you worked hard and planned this out. The best way to transition between elements is to not announce you are transitioning between elements. Instead of saying, “Okay, so the next thing we're going to do is sing a hymn so get out your hymnals and open to hymn 123, 'spirit of life'” just say, “let's join together in singing hymn number 123, Spirit of Life.” These things communicate the same thing. Hymns are really good as transitional elements. You could also bring a gong/singing bowl to signal when certain times (meditation, reflection, etc) are over instead of announcing them. Reflections are a way to have a sermon-like element without having a sermon in the worship service. If you would like to have people offer 3 to 5 minute reflections on the theme make sure you ask them well in advance of the service. If you let people speak spontaneously the day of you may end up with off topic or long, ramblings responses. Allow people a moment of silence after someone finishes their reflection. You can also invite people to share their own poetry or other form of expression (songs, drawings, etc) on the theme. Ask if they'd be willing to email you a copy of their reflection ahead of time or bring extra copies for anyone who may prefer to read while they listen. ''The following people will offer reflections:'' Closing with another short reading or hymn helps end the service. It should be something simple; maybe even use a familiar hymn from earlier in the service. ''The closing words I will use are:'' Extinguish the chalice with the words used each week: We extinguish this flame but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again. '''Bring it all together''' Alrighty! Now go ahead and put all those different elements you've thrown together into whatever order makes sense for your worship. Make sure you print out copies of anything people are going to need and try to have a semi-full script printed out. If your worship has a lot of moving parts it may make sense to throw together a simple order of worship to give to people so you can spend less time explaining and more time doing. Things to note! Sometimes check-in can take a long time and sometimes it goes really quickly. Pick which elements can be cut if you are running out of time and have a backup reading or activity if your service won't stretch until 9pm. Ask people when you send out the email about the service if there are any accommodations they need in order to fully participate in the worship service. Make sure you work in alternatives to activities that involve touching other people, staying silent/still for long periods of time, lots of movement, or other activities that may be difficult for some people due to disability, illness, or just personal preference. Bring as full a copy of the “script” of the service as you can and have a couple extra for anyone helping you lead or who is able to participate better when they can read along while they listen. Ask someone to help you plan if you're nervous about going it alone. Get there early to set up BEFORE 7:15; that way you aren't pulling people out of a worshipful state of mind in order to find crayons or pencils or paper or move chairs around. Have fun! 9a8772d37f28a51be4d9c8402e7d0d98a6c21870 99 92 2015-03-01T02:51:29Z Alex 8 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Andrew's Handy-Dandy Worship-Planning Worksheet== Leading worship may sound daunting but it really doesn't need to be that scary. More than other things in YAG, however, it is much more “led” than, say, creative activity. Ultimately you want to steer away from Spiritual Discussion Part 2 and give people a more, well, worshipful experience. So, let's start planning this worship! Let's start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start: '''Do you want to have songs?''' If the answer is “yes” then there are other things to consider. Are you comfortable leading songs? If not then contact another YAGer and see if they're willing to lead. Worship collaboration is fun! Make sure you arrive early enough to get the hymnals out of the meetinghouse if you're using hymnals. You can also play music off your computer if you want to use a song that most folks won't know or a song that doesn't lend itself to group-singing. Try to pick songs that at least a few people know to minimize teaching time. '''Do you want to have readings?''' There are some readings in the back of our gray hymnal, “Singing the Living Tradition.” You can also find readings on the UUAs website WorshipWeb: http://www.uua.org/worship/ '''Do you want to have a discussion?''' I'll admit I'm biased but I don't like having a discussion as part of worship. Why? Because worship-mind and discussion/debate-mind are very different things. As John Wesley said, “Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion?” Worship is the shared experience of ritual, of doing a “thing” together. Spiritual discussion is talking about that thing and often becomes a debate. We already have a Tuesday dedicated to spiritual discussion. If you feel you absolutely must give people the space to talk about their worship experience leave some time at the end. Close the worship-time and then open the floor for discussion. ==What do I actually DO for a Tuesday worship?== Let's start by picking a theme. This theme could be something inspired by the seasons, the liturgical calendar (look it up!), or a topic like “peace” or “action” or “sorrow.” You can do a type of worship like “meditative” or “song-focused” but you'll still want to have a theme. Remember – you want all of your elements to be tied together in some way. ''The theme of my worship is:'' Next let's pick a chalice lighting. The chalice is the symbol of Unitarian Universalism and we light the chalice and say a few words to begin our time together. There are a lot of chalice lightings available in our gray hymnal, on worship web, and all over the internet. You can also write one yourself or use a line of a poem or song you love. The chalice lighting is a great way to get someone else from the group involved in worship, especially a newer person. Decide if you or a new person is going to read the chalice lighting. Make sure it relates to your theme! ''My chalice lighting is:'' ''The chalice lighting will be read by:'' Great! Now let's pick a few opening words. This should introduce people to the theme of your worship but not as “instructions.” Somethings like, “Tonight I invite you into this space, away from all other time and space, to center ourselves on the theme of Winter. In these cold months it is easy to forget that the earth is teeming with life; tonight we will sing songs, hear readings, and reflect on Winter. I invite you to take a few deeps breaths and center yourself as we (sing this song, read this poem, etc).” Then open with a reading, a song, or a prayer. ''My opening words are:'' The rest of the worship can be pretty free form but there are some elements you'll may want to work in and things to consider. Remember, you'll likely have more than one of some of these pieces: Readings can be either responsive (where one person reads a line and everyone else reads the next line in unison), read completely in unison, read as a group where each person reads one line, or any other configuration that you decide on. Decide on how things will be read beforehand rather than asking people what they want to do. Work the instructions into the introduction of the readings. “This poem by (poet's name) speaks to how they experienced winters of their childhood. I'll read the first line and we'll continue, line by line, to my left.” Make sure you have enough printed copies and bring a few in large print to have available if people request them. The readings I plan to use in this worship are: ''The readings will be read by:'' Prayer can be scary, and not everyone is a fan. If you want to try throwing a prayer into the mix look at WorshipWeb or Google “Unitarian Universalist Prayers.” There are a lot online. Prayers from other traditions can often also be adapted. Make sure you're aware of God-language and how people feel about that. You can also try writing your own prayer! Rev. Naomi King has a great build-a-prayer template http://thewonderment.typepad.com/the_wonderment/2010/05/buildaprayer.html ''The prayers I plan to use in this worship are:'' Activities can be worshipful but be cognizant of whether you're bringing people out of the worship mindset with instructions and settings things up. Activities that can work well include reflective drawing or writing, meditations, simple activities like candles or stones of joys and sorrow, or other activities that allow people to reflect (either verbally or silently) on the theme. Make sure there is a good ratio of talking about to actually doing. Don't choose activities that require too much instruction or make sure the instructions can be worked in to the actual activity. It's not necessary to over-explain! Expect that people will pick up on what is going on. There's no need to apologize for your activity or your worship (ie: “I'm sorry if this seems silly” or “I don't really know if this is going to work”) Assume it will work and assume people will like it! People want you to succeed! ''The activities I plan to use in this worship are:'' Transitions are important. They tie each section of the worship together so it feels like one cohesive service rather than a series of individual activities. Transitions also let people know that you're in charge, that you have them, and that you worked hard and planned this out. The best way to transition between elements is to not announce you are transitioning between elements. Instead of saying, “Okay, so the next thing we're going to do is sing a hymn so get out your hymnals and open to hymn 123, 'spirit of life'” just say, “let's join together in singing hymn number 123, Spirit of Life.” These things communicate the same thing. Hymns are really good as transitional elements. You could also bring a gong/singing bowl to signal when certain times (meditation, reflection, etc) are over instead of announcing them. Reflections are a way to have a sermon-like element without having a sermon in the worship service. If you would like to have people offer 3 to 5 minute reflections on the theme make sure you ask them well in advance of the service. If you let people speak spontaneously the day of you may end up with off topic or long, ramblings responses. Allow people a moment of silence after someone finishes their reflection. You can also invite people to share their own poetry or other form of expression (songs, drawings, etc) on the theme. Ask if they'd be willing to email you a copy of their reflection ahead of time or bring extra copies for anyone who may prefer to read while they listen. ''The following people will offer reflections:'' Closing with another short reading or hymn helps end the service. It should be something simple; maybe even use a familiar hymn from earlier in the service. ''The closing words I will use are:'' Extinguish the chalice with the words used each week: We extinguish this flame but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again. ==Bring it all together== Alrighty! Now go ahead and put all those different elements you've thrown together into whatever order makes sense for your worship. Make sure you print out copies of anything people are going to need and try to have a semi-full script printed out. If your worship has a lot of moving parts it may make sense to throw together a simple order of worship to give to people so you can spend less time explaining and more time doing. Things to note! Sometimes check-in can take a long time and sometimes it goes really quickly. Pick which elements can be cut if you are running out of time and have a backup reading or activity if your service won't stretch until 9pm. Ask people when you send out the email about the service if there are any accommodations they need in order to fully participate in the worship service. Make sure you work in alternatives to activities that involve touching other people, staying silent/still for long periods of time, lots of movement, or other activities that may be difficult for some people due to disability, illness, or just personal preference. Bring as full a copy of the “script” of the service as you can and have a couple extra for anyone helping you lead or who is able to participate better when they can read along while they listen. Ask someone to help you plan if you're nervous about going it alone. Get there early to set up BEFORE 7:15; that way you aren't pulling people out of a worshipful state of mind in order to find crayons or pencils or paper or move chairs around. Have fun! e015635bbdbf760b1911c19b296193f12184d210 Creative Activity Planning Guide 0 11 100 2015-06-02T21:46:06Z Alex 8 Created page with "==What is a Creative Activity?== A Creative Activity is an activity where you invite the group to create something, whether physical or not. The activity can incorporate elem..." wikitext text/x-wiki ==What is a Creative Activity?== A Creative Activity is an activity where you invite the group to create something, whether physical or not. The activity can incorporate elements of spirituality or just be fun, but activities that are purely games belong better in Community Building. ==Additional Ground Rule== “Respect everyone’s creativity. Avoid down-talking the work of others or your own work.” Creativity can be intimidating for many people who have been told that they are not artistic. As a leader, you can help make YAG a safe space for being creative by reminding people to avoid saying that anyone’s work is bad, including their own. ==Consider Accessibility== A creative activity should be accessible to people of varying artistic talent levels. Consider how people of different learning styles or disabilities can participate. Is your activity messy? Consider supplying gloves for those who are not comfortable with getting their hands dirty. Does your activity have a steep learning curve? Consider how you can introduce people to it. For instance, instead of just asking people to write a poem or make a painting about anything, consider using prompts to guide your activity. ==Materials== First check the YAG closet shelf to see if anything you need is in there. There is a medley of paper, paint, markers, etc. If the closet doesn’t have what you need, YAG has a supply budget and can reimburse you. Purchases should be kept under $50. Within two weeks of the purchase, email an image of the receipt with the line items circled to office@fpcambridge.org and CC youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org. Include your address that the reimbursement check should be sent to. Is your activity messy? Consider bringing newspaper to protect tables. Leave 5-10 minutes at the end of YAG for cleanup. 6a257c6ce35fbf6ccbb9238b9f9553c98188684f First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group 0 1 108 107 2016-09-09T16:09:04Z Mattmccutchen 11 Remove broken link to "upcoming worship services". Unfortunately there isn't a good link for this right now (I've asked). wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Specific topics are usually posted on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] one day in advance. We also host an informal lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. 7326c50d2c454ec9ddb400346a657e3544670ff0 109 108 2016-11-07T16:57:50Z Mattmccutchen 11 Add notice about 2016-11-08 meeting cancellation wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== <span style="font-weight: bold; color: #c00;">The regular meeting on Tuesday, November 8 is canceled.</span> Instead, you're invited to watch the election results with Alex and Suzi ([https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cambridge-yag/VI-l5VIw2-E/discussion more information]). The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Specific topics are usually posted on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] one day in advance. We also host an informal lunch most weeks that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. dc3a13aab37b5ab5a67b6d0374e4d445a6993500 110 109 2016-11-13T18:28:47Z Mattmccutchen 11 Remove notice about 2016-11-08 meeting wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Specific topics are usually posted on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] one day in advance. We also host an informal lunch most weeks that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://www.firstparishcambridge.org website] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. a3a859e5236d6f52724a4975568dbbddc3d5b322 113 110 2017-01-03T05:03:30Z Mattmccutchen 11 Canonicalize the link to the First Parish web site. (Mainly a test that the wiki is working.) wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. Specific topics are usually posted on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] one day in advance. We also host an informal lunch most weeks that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://firstparishcambridge.org website] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. 401add43bed7e4c5a2ebb3ed0587be6e4f9de252 114 113 2017-10-12T16:37:02Z Mattmccutchen 11 Note the upcoming meeting time change wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 7:15PM to 9:00PM for our weekly discussion or activity. '''(Starting in November 2017, the time will be 7:00PM to 8:45PM.)''' Specific topics are usually posted on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] one day in advance. We also host an informal lunch most weeks that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and lean more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://firstparishcambridge.org website] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. 0398b1760d6a5b014f991b6a8a0986e48197c4ab 115 114 2017-11-02T12:58:51Z Mattmccutchen 11 Remove the old Tuesday meeting time. wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from '''7:00PM to 8:45PM''' (changed effective November 2017) for our weekly discussion or activity. Specific topics are usually posted on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] one day in advance. We also host an informal lunch most weeks that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and learn more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://firstparishcambridge.org website] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. 34cc047d01ce18073316ebb60d5d85278b64d964 116 115 2018-06-07T16:10:08Z Mattmccutchen 11 Reduced Tuesday meeting schedule in June-August 2018 wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist). With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts two events every week at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 [map]] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on Tuesday nights from '''7:00PM to 8:45PM''' (changed effective November 2017) for our weekly discussion or activity. Specific topics are usually posted on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] one day in advance. '''The Tuesday meetings are following a reduced schedule in June-August 2018.''' We'll meet only on June 5, June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7, and August 21. Further plans will be announced in late August. We also host an informal lunch most weeks that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and learn more about YAG. Visit the First Parish [http://firstparishcambridge.org website] to learn more. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. a6f623a6e7bf66ee9b3d16f8c8024776c5d9f97d 117 116 2018-09-04T01:08:01Z Mattmccutchen 11 Update overview of events wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at [http://firstparishcambridge.org/ First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist)]. With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts several events per month at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 (map)] in addition to several special events each year. Come and join us on '''the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 7:00PM to 8:45PM''' for a structured discussion or activity. Specific topics are usually posted on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] one day in advance. On some of the other Tuesdays, we meet for dinner at [http://cambridgecommonrestaurant.com/ Cambridge Common]. About once a month, we host a lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and we usually depart for lunch from the church around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and learn more about YAG. Check our [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar] for the most up-to-date event listings. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. 3bb8121e2edab540a3cb8baab6bdb847af8eb928 118 117 2020-01-16T01:53:03Z Mattmccutchen 11 Update schedule of structured meetings wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at [http://firstparishcambridge.org/ First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist)]. With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. We meet once a week for spiritual discussion, worship, community building, and creative activity. We usually go out for brunch after Sunday services, as well as hosting potlucks, local outings, hiking, and occasional group retreats. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== The First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group hosts several events per month at First Parish in Cambridge, located at 3 Church St. in Harvard Square [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street,+Cambridge,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.395542,-71.103748&sspn=0.062499,0.169086&oq=3+church+st&hnear=3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+Middlesex,+Massachusetts+02138&t=m&z=16 (map)] in addition to several special events each year. We meet '''one Tuesday each month from 7:00PM to 8:30PM''' for a structured discussion or activity. The date each month is typically chosen by a poll. See the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] for announcements of polls and of the specific topic of each meeting (generally one day in advance of the meeting). Also once a month, we host a lunch that follows the Sunday service at First Parish Cambridge. Sunday services start at 10:30AM followed by a coffee hour, and lunch begins around 12:00PM. This is an easy way to meet people and learn more about YAG. Check our [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar] for the most up-to-date event listings. ==Weekly Topics== We have a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. 11c0bfbd096d2285ddf494b7f749cc6c79f3bb74 121 118 2022-10-22T19:29:39Z Mattmccutchen 11 Updates re current form of YAG meetings wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ ==Who We Are== The Young Adult Group (YAG) is a thriving community for ages 18-35 at [http://firstparishcambridge.org/ First Parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Unitarian Universalist)]. With a focus on kindness and respect, we welcome a diversity of people and ideas, and seek to build deep, lasting relationships. Knowing that our inner lives of self-discovery are enriched through participation in an intentional community, we strive to grow together in awareness, conscience, and spirit. Our young adults come from a variety of faith traditions and backgrounds; they may be unaffiliated with a religious denomination, nonreligious/secular, searching for a spiritual community, "spiritual but not religious", undecided, or a combination of the above. Many are also members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation, and find deeper fulfillment by participating in other aspects of community life. We are mindful that each brings something unique to the group, and that growth is a process of teaching and learning from one another. We are an inclusive circle and invite our members to participate as they are able and comfortable. All are welcome! See our [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] and [https://sites.google.com/site/cambridgeuuyag/ calendar]. ==Time and Place== As of October 2022, we meet '''online (on Zoom), approximately once a month on a weekday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Eastern Time'''. For as long as we're meeting online, we welcome all young adults to join us regardless of where you are or whether you have any other relationship with First Parish in Cambridge. At this time, our meetings typically consist of a "check-in" followed by an informal activity such as conversation or online board games. Meeting dates are typically chosen by a poll. See the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cambridge-yag mailing list] for announcements of polls and of the chosen date and planned activity for each meeting. ==Weekly Topics== In the past we have had a rotating schedule of topics that include Community Building, Spiritual Discussion, Creative Activity, Creative Sharing, and Worship. Details on our topic schedule and planning guides can be found [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Topic_Descriptions here]. ==Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Resources== Boston-area hubs for UU activity include [http://sites.google.com/a/lucystonecoop.org/lsc/ The Lucy Stone Coop], a housing cooperative in Roxbury that hosts weekly community dinners, events, and leadership trainings focused on social justice; [http://thesanctuaryboston.org/ The Sanctuary Boston], a new community of vibrant worship and real connection that alternates between First Parish in Cambridge and First Church in Boston; and UU young adult groups at [http://www.facebook.com/groups/193281544047853 Arlington Street Church] and [http://www.firstparishinbrookline.org First Parish in Brookline]. See a complete list of young adult groups [http://www.uua.org/re/youngadults/groups/index.shtml here]. Looking for an online community? Check out [http://www.questformeaning.org/connecting/find_online_community Quest for Meaning] to meet others and explore their collection of blogs, articles, and facebook pages about spirituality and religion. There is also a [http://www.questformeaning.org/page/connecting/for-young-adults young adults] section. Interested in joining a campus group? Explore the Unitarian Universalist Association's resourceful [http://www.uua.org/re/campusministry/index.shtml campus ministry] page and email [mailto:ya-cm@uua.org ya-cm@uua.org] to connect with an existing group or start your own! ==Other Online Resources== [http://www.uuabookstore.org/client/client_pages/3603.pdf Finding a Spiritual Home: Unitarian Universalism for Young Adults], Online Article by Michael Tino. [http://pluralism.org/religion/unitarian-universalism An Overview of Unitarian Universalism], hosted at The Pluralism Project (and authored by one of our own UU young adults!) [http://blueboat.blogs.uua.org/young-adults/ "Blue Boat"] the Unitarian Universalist Association's blog about Young Adult Ministries These are also available on our former [http://wiki.cambridgeyag.org/wiki/Unitarian_Universalist_Young_Adult_Resources Resources page]. ==Contact== If you have any questions or would like any additional information please feel free to contact us at [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. ==Internal Resources== We keep some of our internal documents on Google Drive rather than the wiki. Ideally each would be linked from the appropriate place, but for now we're collecting some of the recent public documents in [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B5J7iiMX1HhNb3UtbUpFYXllXzA this Google Drive folder]. 7ad3400cca275fae3ec43dd56c2825b0ddf7983a MediaWiki:Mainpage 8 12 111 2017-01-02T21:16:37Z Mattmccutchen 11 Change the main page name to save a redirect. wikitext text/x-wiki First Parish in Cambridge Young Adult Group 26622b9b0b9860d07948bb8281a24cdecc61eab2 MediaWiki:Loginprompt 8 13 112 2017-01-02T21:25:07Z Mattmccutchen 11 Add message about how to request an account (for now). wikitext text/x-wiki To request a new account, please email [mailto:youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org youngadults@firstparishcambridge.org]. bffc4229a27400cde41cda207336f98cbf571fe8